Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
-
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Digestion problems, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
ISOLEPIS cernua
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
In German
Dach-Anlage
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
In French
Parapluie Plante
Fibre optique Herbe
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Hierba de fibra óptica
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Fibra Óptica Relva
In Polish
parasol roślin
Światłowody Trawa
In Latin
O Planta
Fiber opticus Grass
Family
Cyperaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Fiber Optic Grass
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Fiber Optic Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Fiber Optic Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fiber Optic Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Fiber Optic Grass Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Fiber Optic Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Fiber Optic Grass are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fiber Optic Grass flower color: White
- Fiber Optic Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Fiber Optic Grass
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Fiber Optic Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fiber Optic Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fiber Optic Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.